Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Harden wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.3
Points / game
20.5
3.0
Rebounds / game
4.8
4.7
Assists / game
7.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Dragic peak 20.3Harden peak 36.1
The trophy case edge: Harden
1× NBA All-Star1× All-NBAMost Improved Player 2014All-NBA Third Team 2014NBA Finals appearance 2020
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1× NBA MVP (2018)3× NBA scoring champion11× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Harden holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Dragic answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
67Dragic · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
78Harden · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Goran Dragic
$16
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38%
Legacy floor100%
James Harden
$220
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictJames Harden is the more valuable card today ($220 vs. $16). James Harden carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +38% over five years).